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W4 CAX

2018 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,035 mi
Last recorded176,035 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito75,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 CAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 176,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 175,356 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected parking brake (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2025 164,278 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2025 164,255 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 164,251 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 156,360 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 147,509 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 147,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 134,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2024 134,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 121,325 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 121,325 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 111,212 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 96,641 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 87,835 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 66,699 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 22,959 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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W4 CAX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W4 CAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W4 CAX registered?

W4 CAX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is W4 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 CAX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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